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Useful Features

Useful Features
Camera Recording

Fade In and Fade Out

The fade function allows you to gradually bring
the image and sound in or out at the beginning
or end of a scene to create a scene transition.
This VIEWCAM features one normal and four
animated fade modes.

Type of Fade Modes

NORMAL:

The picture fades in from and out to

white.

HOLIDAY:

The picture fades in from an

animated firework sequence with the title
“HAPPY HOLIDAYS!”, and fades out to white.

BIRTHDAY:

The picture fades in from an

animated birthday cake sequence with the
title “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”, and fades out to
white.

HA P P Y B I RT H DAY !

HA P P Y HO L I DA Y S !

VACATION:

The picture fades in from an

animated car sequence with the title “HAPPY
VACATION!”, and fades out to white.

PARTY:

The picture fades in from an animated

musical note sequence with the title “HAPPY
PARTY!”, and fades out to white.

HA P P Y V A C A T I ON !

V A C A T I ON !

HA P P Y

HA P P Y V A C A T I ON !

V A C A T I ON !

HA P P Y

HA P P Y V A C A T I ON !

V A C A T I ON !

HA P P Y

HA P P Y V A C A T I ON !

V A C A T I ON !

HA P P Y

HA P P Y P A R T Y !

P A R T Y !

HA P P Y

HA P P Y P A R T Y !

P A R T Y !

HA P P Y

HA P P Y P A R T Y !

P A R T Y !

HA P P Y

HA P P Y P A R T Y !

P A R T Y !

HA P P Y

Note:

• When playing back images recorded with the

animated fade, first turn off the date/time and
time code (or tape counter) displays to fully
enjoy the animated fade (see pages 16, 44
and 45).

Summary of Contents for VIEWCAM VL-SD20S

Page 1: ...s the AUTO VOLTAGE AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz function WARNING TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This equipment should be used with DC 7 4 V lonly or recommended AC adapter CAUTION To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards do NOT use any other power source CAUTION To prevent shock do not open the cabinet No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualif...

Page 2: ...generate noise in the recorded image Avoid placing the VIEWCAM in close proximity to lighting equipment The heat from incandescent lights may deform the VIEWCAM or cause it to malfunction Always respect prohibitions or restrictions on the use of electronic equipment on commercial flights or in other sensitive areas Be aware of the temperature and humidity You can use your VIEWCAM at 07C to 407C an...

Page 3: ...ty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited DV and conventional video cassette tapes There are two kinds of DV format vide...

Page 4: ... Associates Tokyo iii Supplied Accessories Battery pack BT L241 AC adapter Power cord CR2025 type lithium battery 2 2 Audio video cable Infrared remote control 30 minute Mini DV cassette Lens cap Shoulder strap Digital cable S video cable ...

Page 5: ...VL SD20S GB pp i iv 99 8 18 18 00 G K Associates Tokyo iv Optional Accessories Standard type battery pack BT L241 Extended type battery pack BT L441 Video capture software VR PK100S ...

Page 6: ... Area Date and Time 15 Displaying the Date and Time of Recording 16 Camera Recording Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode 17 Zooming 18 Tips on Recording Positions 18 Remaining Recording Time Display 19 Remaining Battery Power Display 19 Playback Playback 20 Volume Control 20 Watching the Playback on a TV 21 Video Search 22 Still 22 Operations of the On screen Displays Using the Controls 23 U...

Page 7: ...mme AE 48 Picture Effects 49 Manual Focus 50 Setting the Shutter Speed 51 White Balance Lock 53 Manual Iris 54 Picture Backlight Adjustments 55 Windbreak 56 Selecting Summer Time 56 World Clock 57 Playback Playback Zoom 59 Gamma Playback 60 Multiple Strobe Playback 60 Still Image Overlap 61 Wipe 62 Picture Effect Playback 63 Editing 64 Editing to Video Equipment with the DV Terminal IEEE1394 65 Au...

Page 8: ...er indicated in the brackets Front view Operation References Stereo microphone p 66 Cassette holder p 11 When the cassette compartment door is open Zoom lens Shoulder strap loop p 12 Speaker Jack cover p 21 AUDIO VIDEO jack pp 21 64 MICrophone jack p 66 Cassette compartment door release p 11 Lithium battery holder p 13 Cassette compartment door p 11 ...

Page 9: ...photo control p 18 VOLume control p 20 PC CONNECTion jack p 68 Terminal cover p 21 Power switch CAMERA VCR select switch p 23 CHARGE indicator p 9 Remote sensor p 38 Operation buttons p 24 Battery compartment door release p 8 Tripod socket CONTROL switch p 23 Shoulder strap loop p 12 DC IN jack pp 9 10 Battery compartment door p 8 Operation References SNAPshot button pp 36 37 60 DV terminal cover ...

Page 10: ...D I SPLAY SET T I NG 1 2H 24H 1 OFF OFF 24H TAPE SPE ED S P 1 6 9 AUD I O REMOTE L ANGUAGE MODE WI ND DEMO MODE OFF 1 2B I T OFF OFF ON 1 2 3 E X I T D I SPLAY AUD I O TC OUT PB E F FECT REMOTE OFF OFF OFF AUD I O 1 2 ON SE T MENU D I SPLAY AUD I O TC OUT PB E F FECT REMOTE OFF OFF OFF AUD I O 1 2 ON BEE P ON MULT I FRAME 1 On screen Display Index For details on the use of each function refer to t...

Page 11: ...l picture of a scene like a photo See page 36 Still Recording To record or play back a multi frame picture of a high speed action such as a tennis or golf swing See page 37 Multiple Strobe Recording or page 60 Multiple Strobe Playback To record yourself while monitoring the shot See page 39 Self Recording To return to Full Auto mode for easy recording after using the manual settings See page 41 Se...

Page 12: ...d protect position preventing recording see page 70 The tape is about to end Prepare a new cassette see page 11 The tape has reached the end Replace it with a new cassette see page 11 The fluorescent lamp behind the LCD monitor is close to the end of its service life Call your local authorized Sharp dealer to have it replaced In Self Recording mode all warnings will be indicated by displayed in th...

Page 13: ...ry pack W Battery release Cautions BEFORE REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF If you remove the battery pack during recording or playback the tape will remain wound around the video head drum potentially causing damage to the tape Make sure the battery compartment door is closed firmly during operation If it is not the battery pack may fall out or VIEWCAM operatio...

Page 14: ...105 210 Battery pack BT L241 BT L441 Notes Using the zoom see page 18 and other functions or turning the power on and off frequently will increase power consumption which may result in a decrease of more than 50 in the actual recording time compared to the maximum continuous recording time listed above The charging time and recording time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and the condi...

Page 15: ...M is set to OFF 3 Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN jack on the VIEWCAM Cautions BEFORE REMOVING THE DC PLUG ALWAYS STOP THE TAPE AND TURN THE POWER OFF If you remove the DC plug during recording or playback the tape will remain wound around the video head drum potentially causing damage to the tape Remove the DC plug from the VIEWCAM if the VIEWCAM will not be used for a long pe...

Page 16: ...e the cassette holder in step 3 the VIEWCAM s cassette protection mechanism might eject the cassette If this happens repeat the insertion procedure Do not attempt to pick up the VIEWCAM by the cassette compartment door Notes If the battery power is too low you may not be able to eject the cassette Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one See page 70 for more information on the video casse...

Page 17: ...e lens cap cord to the VIEWCAM as shown below Q and attach the lens cap to the lens W When recording remove the lens cap Q and attach the lens cap cord to the fastener W so the lens cap will not get in the way Note Always replace the lens cap on the lens when the VIEWCAM is not in use Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 Hold one end of the strap and thread it through the loop on the left side of the LC...

Page 18: ...nt door by pressing the centre until it clicks into place Removing the Lithium Battery Perform steps 1 and 2 above then lift out the battery from the battery holder Note Replace the battery with a new CR2025 battery when the VIEWCAM time indicator starts to fall behind the correct time Notes on the Use of the Lithium Battery Do not short circuit recharge disassemble or heat the lithium battery Sho...

Page 19: ...cording Standby mode display the menu screen see page 25 2 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select LANGUAGE SPRACHE or LANGUE then press the CONTROL switch W The language selection screen appears E X I T LANGUAGE SE T MENU D I S EXTEND ON 2 1 DGTL ZOOM OFF DEMO MODE OFF 3 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select the desired language then press the CONTROL switch W The menu screen is displayed in the la...

Page 20: ...e area number and name of the representative city for your time zone 5 Press the D button C Q to select SETTING then press the SET button B W 6 Press the C or D button or C to select 2 day then press the SET button B 7 Press the C or D button to select 6 month then press the SET button 1 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA 2 Press the CONTROL switch until appears SP E FF...

Page 21: ...reen Changing to the 12 hour Time Mode After performing step 10 above press the D or C button C or Q to select 12H 24H then press the SET button B W to select 12H Notes The date and time once set are internally recorded even when not displayed on the screen The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within 5 minutes You can also use the CONTROL switch to adjust the menu settin...

Page 22: ...rding Times Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto Mode Before you start recording perform the opera tions described on pages 8 through 16 to pre pare your VIEWCAM for recording 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Hold down the Lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA The picture from the lens is now displayed on the LCD monitor screen The VIEWCAM is now ready to record Recording Standby mode Note If at...

Page 23: ...ele photo Wide angle Tips on Recording Positions The rotating LCD monitor screen lets you enjoy easy video recording in a more relaxed posture without having to hold the VIEWCAM up to your eye The LCD monitor also makes it easier to record high angle and low angle shots Holding the VIEWCAM Put the fingers of your right hand through the hand strap and place your right thumb close to the REC START S...

Page 24: ...emaining recording time display appears 5 seconds after pressing the REC START STOP button to begin recording MODE DISPLAY button Approx remaining recording time Less than half of the total tape time 10 min 8 min 8 min 6 min 6 min 4 min 4 min 2 min 2 min 1 min 1 min 0 min 0 min The tape has reached the end THE ENDS SOON TAPE TAPE END CHANGE THE CASSE TTE TAPE END BAT TERY I S TOO LOW MODE DISPLAY ...

Page 25: ...l function as indicated even after the indicators are turned off To use the infrared remote control make sure that the REMOTE menu item is set to ON see page 38 Auto Tape Rewind The tape is automatically rewound when playback reaches the end of the tape To Turn the Power Off Slide the Power switch to OFF Volume Control While the VIEWCAM is in VCR mode push the Volume control to the or 1 side to in...

Page 26: ...le supplied 3 Turn on the TV and set it to the AV or VIDEO channel See the operation manual of your TV When connecting to a TV via a VCR turn on the VCR and set it to the AV or LINE in put channel Operate the TV as you normal ly do to see the signal from the VCR See the operation manuals of your TV and VCR 4 Set the Power switch on the VIEWCAM to VCR and begin tape playback see page 20 Notes If yo...

Page 27: ... 5 minutes If the still function is used when connected to a TV noise will appear and distort the playback image Video Search The video search function makes it easy to search for a desired scene on the tape 1 During playback press the Forward Search B or Reverse Search C button The playback picture fast forwards or reverses 2 When you find the desired scene press the PLAY STILL button to return t...

Page 28: ...TROL switch is used to select the mode screens Each time you press the CONTROL switch the mode screen changes from to Camera mode UAL MAN FOCUS AUTO TURN RE AUTO CODE T IME REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA FADE E FF P I C MENU AUTO TURE P I C SCENE MENU SP SP SP SP Power switch Operation buttons CONTROL switch Lock button Lock button VCR mode STOP REW ST I LL PLAY AUD I O 1 2 FF ARCH ZOOM AUD I O 1 2...

Page 29: ...st these settings with the Operation buttons follow the rules below Press the D or C button C or when indicated to toggle the CONTROL switch SE T AUTO E X I T I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO NORMAL SHUT SPEED SE T MANUAL I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO NORMAL SHUT SPEED MANUAL Example Press the SET button B when indicated to press the CONTROL switch Example SE T AUTO E X I T I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO NO...

Page 30: ...select the desired setting Each time you press the SET button or the CONTROL switch the setting changes 6 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the menu screen Notes Certain menu items are common in both Camera and VCR modes If the REMOTE menu item for example is set to OFF in Camera mode it will be automatically set to OFF in VCR mode The menu screen is not displayed during recording The...

Page 31: ...to SP in step 2 above Notes on the Use of LP Mode To record in LP mode be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode Frozen images mosaic pattern picture noise audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode When playing back a tape recorded in LP mode at high temperature When a tape recorded in LP ...

Page 32: ...ndicator is displayed during digital zooming Selecting the 16 bit Audio Recording Mode This VIEWCAM allows you to select between the 12 bit and 16 bit audio recording modes The VIEWCAM normally records audio in the 12 bit audio recording mode For higher quality audio select the 16 bit audio recording mode 1 In Recording Standby mode display the menu screen see page 25 2 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q...

Page 33: ...es 1 In Recording Standby mode display the menu screen see page 25 2 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select EXTEND then press the CONTROL switch W to select 2 4 10 or ALL 3 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the menu screen When ALL is selected each time you press the EXTEND button C during recording the zoom range changes as shown Note When the Digital Quick Zoom is used with the optic...

Page 34: ...he screen The Gamma Brightness Compensation cannot be used in this case 2 Press the GAMA EFF button once GAMMA appears indicating that the Gamma Brightness Compensation is now working To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF button again The indicator appears Note When the indicator is displayed the background will become slightly brighter GAMMA REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA FADE SP REW QK ...

Page 35: ...p function is now working SP L I GHT SP REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA FADE REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA L I GHT FADE SP L I GHT L I GHT E F F GAMA GAMMA REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA FADE REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA GAMMA FADE SP To obtain a brighter picture Press the GAMA EFF button again The indicator appears GAMMA REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA FADE SP REW QK TEND EX AUTO E FF GAMA GAMMA FADE...

Page 36: ...isplay the menu screen see page 25 2 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select DIS then press the CONTROL switch W to select OFF 3 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the menu screen The indicator is turned off To return to DIS mode Press the CONTROL switch to set the DIS menu item to ON in step 2 above Quick Review The quick review function lets you check the last 5 seconds of tape just re...

Page 37: ...edit search at five times the normal playback speed Quick Return When you have been playing back what you have recorded and wish to quickly return to recording again from the end of the last recorded scene use the quick return function 1 In Recording Standby mode press the CONTROL switch until appears 2 Press the RETURN button C The tape will begin fast forwarding or rewinding to the end of the la...

Page 38: ...PPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY B I RTHDAY HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS HAPPY HOL I DAYS VACATION The picture fades in from an animated car sequence with the title HAPPY VACATION and fades out to white PARTY The picture...

Page 39: ... recording press the FADE button B on the screen 2 Press the REC START STOP button at the point where you wish to stop recording Selecting Fade Mode 1 In Recording Standby mode display the menu screen see page 25 2 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select FADE then press the CONTROL switch W to select the desired fade mode 3 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the menu screen E X I T 2 SE ...

Page 40: ...entre of the screen Notes If no subject is in the centre of the screen the focus area will expand and the subject nearest the centre will be focused on If no subject is displayed on the screen the VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until a subject comes into the frame The Auto Focus may not work in the situations described on page 50 In these situations use the manual focus function Macro Shots T...

Page 41: ...ing The picture quality in these modes will be slightly lower than normal pictures Still Recording You can record still images of subjects with normal sound by selecting one of three still recording modes Type of Still Recording Modes SNAP A still picture snapshot is recorded for 6 seconds STILL A continuous still image is recorded PHOTO SHOT A still picture is recorded for 6 seconds following the...

Page 42: ...o be used during recording by pressing the SNAP button The picture quality in Multiple Strobe Recording mode will be slightly lower than normal pictures The Multiple Strobe Recording cannot be used with the digital zoom Digital Quick Zoom picture effects or 1 30 sec shutter speed Multiple Strobe Recording The multiple strobe recording function allows you to record a fast moving subject at interval...

Page 43: ...OL switch W to select ON 3 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the menu screen Operating the Remote Control Aim the remote control at the remote sensor of the VIEWCAM and press the control buttons for operation Remote sensor PICTURE EFFECT button p 63 REC START STOP button p 17 STOP button p 20 ZOOM buttons pp 18 59 SLOW button p 42 PLAY button p 20 FF button p 20 REW button p 20 PAUSE ...

Page 44: ...ning rotate the monitor back to the normal position See page 7 for descriptions of the warning indicators In Self Recording mode it is not possible to display other mode and menu screens or use some functions and settings You can play back images even while the monitor is in the self recording position Set the Power switch to VCR The Operation buttons still retain their functions as during normal ...

Page 45: ...ress the REC STOP button B Self recording Message In Self Recording mode you can record a short video message for somebody This feature is convenient for editing video letters Complete steps 1 to 3 of Normal Self Recording on page 39 then perform the procedure below 1 Press the MESSAGE button A to display the self recording message screen 2 Press the REC START button B to begin recording Record yo...

Page 46: ...in yellow press the MANUAL button A to display the manual setting screen then press the AUTO button A Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the manual setting screen 3 Press the CONTROL switch until appears If SCENE MENU is not displayed above the B button press this button until SCENE MENU appears 4 If PIC EFF is not displayed above the A button press this button until PIC EFF appears 5 ...

Page 47: ...e tape recorded in LP mode the picture may advance several frames at a time SLOW button PLAY button F ADV STROBE button Slow The slow function allows you to play back images in slow motion During playback press the SLOW button E To return to normal playback press the PLAY button D Notes To protect the tape the VIEWCAM automatically returns to normal playback if it is left in Slow mode for more tha...

Page 48: ...ndicator will be displayed in gray and the FF or REW button cannot be used To cancel programme search press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY Programme Search The programme search function automatically finds and plays back the beginning of a number of previously recorded scenes Up to 10 different scenes can be found on one tape Note This function does not work if no recording has been made since the c...

Page 49: ...AMA CODE T IME CODE T IME SP AUD I O 1 2 0 TC 5 0 35 Time code When images are played back in Still or Frame Advance mode see pages 22 and 42 the frame number is displayed for each frame STOP REW ST I LL PLAY AUD I O 1 2 FF 0 5 0 36 24 TC SP Frame number To turn off the time code Press the TIME CODE button on the screen Notes When the tape reaches an unrecorded section the time code returns to zer...

Page 50: ...til appears then begin playback You can check the playback time with the tape counter Camera mode 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 above 2 Press the REC START STOP button to begin recording You can check the recording time with the tape counter Note The counter reading may differ slightly from the actual time This is especially noticeable when the tape has been rewound or fast forwarded a number of times in...

Page 51: ...e 1 During recording press the CONTROL switch until appears If MEMORY is not displayed press the TIME CODE button 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 above 3 When you are ready to finish recording press the REC START STOP button 4 Set the Power switch to VCR then perform steps 5 and 6 above To turn off the counter memory Press the MEMORY button on the screen The counter memory display will change to the time ...

Page 52: ...econds and the backlight turns off Power switch MODE DISPLAY button To turn on the backlight again press the MODE DISPLAY button or set the Power switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA or VCR Note Turning the backlight on and off repeatedly may deplete the battery power Sound Single beep Single beep Single beep Single beep Double beep Double beep Single beep Situation Before the cassette holder ext...

Page 53: ...ss the B button to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation Each time you press the B button the scene setting changes as shown below To cancel the scene setting Select SCENE MENU in step 2 above Notes Even after you turn off the scene setting indicator the selected scene setting will remain in effect When SPORT is selected recording under the light of fluorescent lamps merc...

Page 54: ...s recorded in black and white SEPA EFF The picture is recorded in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph MOSAIC The picture is divided up into tiles SOLARI The contrast of the subject is enhanced creating a unique artistic image STRETCH The image is stretched horizontally to make the subject look wider SLIM EFF The image is stretched vertically to make the subject look taller NEGA EFF T...

Page 55: ...le and then try refocusing If the lens is dirty or fogged the VIEWCAM may not be able to correctly focus Manual Focus The Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below In such situations set the VIEWCAM to Manual Focus mode and focus manually Subject is too dark Lack of contrast e g snow scene Fast moving subject Background is too bright Subject has vertical or h...

Page 56: ... 4 Toggle the CONTROL switch to select the desired shutter speed 5 Press the CONTROL switch to set the shutter speed I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO SHUT SPEED MANUAL 10 00 NORMAL 10000 4000 2000 1000 500 250 120 30 UAL MAN FOCUS AUTO SP UAL MAN AUTO E X I T I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO NORMAL SHUT SPEED SE T MANUAL AUTO E X I T I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO NORMAL SHUT SPEED SE T MANUAL AUTO E X I T I R...

Page 57: ...nated location When you want to create artistic trailing images of fast moving subjects Notes Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly periodic colour shifts Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1 50 sec NORMAL tends to darken the picture Record in bright locations when you use a fast shutter speed The Auto Focus does not work wh...

Page 58: ...e entire screen is white 5 Press the CONTROL switch to set the white balance LOCK flashes during the locking procedure 6 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the manual setting screen 7 Aim the lens at the desired subject and press the REC START STOP button to begin recording To cancel White Balance Lock Perform steps 1 to 3 above and press the CONTROL switch LOCK changes to AUTO Notes I...

Page 59: ...he CONTROL switch until appears 2 Press the MANUAL button A to display the manual setting screen 3 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select IRIS then press the CONTROL switch W 4 Toggle the CONTROL switch to select the desired iris value The bar indicates the selected iris value UAL MAN AUTO E X I T I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO NORMAL SHUT SPEED SE T MANUAL AUTO E X I T I R I S WHI TE BALANCE AUTO NOR...

Page 60: ...ally changes to NORMAL When the colour is adjusted the picture on the screen may differ from the picture actually recorded Do not change the colour setting unless it is necessary This adjustment only affects the monitor picture not the recorded image BACKL I GHT BR I GHT BACKL I GHT NORMAL BACKL I GHT AUTO COLOUR BR I GHT Picture Backlight Adjustments If the monitor picture is difficult to see due...

Page 61: ...2 6 2 0 3 0 1 E X I T AREA PAR I S SUMR T IME D I SPLAY SET T I NG 2 DATE T IME ON 2 MENU SE T 000 2 6 2 0 3 1 1 E FF P I C MENU AUTO TURE P I C SCENE MENU SP 000 2 0 3 6 1 1 2 E X I T Windbreak The windbreak function allows you to reduce annoying noise from strong winds when recording 1 In Recording Standby mode display the menu screen see page 25 2 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select WIND then...

Page 62: ... see page 25 2 Toggle the CONTROL switch to select AREA 3 Press the CONTROL switch to select 1 LONDON The VIEWCAM is now set to London time 4 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn off the menu screen Time Zone Chart HAWAII CHICAGO DENVER NEW YORK L A CARACAS FN ISL RIO ANCHRGE SAMOA 150 LONDON MOSCOW PARIS AZORES CAIRO DUBAI KARACHI DACCA HNGKNG TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON BANGKOK WLLNGTN 180 150 12...

Page 63: ... Saudi Arabia Seychelles Russia Moscow United Arab Emirates Maldives Pakistan Bangladesh India Myanmar Cambodia Indonesia Jakarta Thailand Vietnam Australia Perth China Hong Kong Indonesia Borneo Bali Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Japan Korea Australia Sydney New Caledonia Fiji New Zealand Western Samoa Hawaii Is Tahiti HST Hawaii Standard Time U S A Alaska AST Alaska Standard Time U S A L...

Page 64: ...se the playback picture press the PAUSE STILL button on the remote control Use of the Playback Zoom may cause a reduc tion in picture quality for still images You cannot transfer images to a personal computer in Playback Zoom mode The Playback Zoom cannot be used with the STRETCH or SLIM EFF Picture Effect Playback Operating with the Remote Control Advanced Features Playback SP ARCH ZOOM AUD I O 1...

Page 65: ... Playback During playback press the SNAP button at the point where you want to begin the multiple strobe playback A multi frame picture of the image is displayed To cancel the Multiple Strobe Playback press the SNAP button again Note The Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used during still or slow playback or together with the Playback Zoom or Picture Effect Playback Gamma Playback The gamma playb...

Page 66: ...while the next image fades in The two scenes momentarily overlap during the transition Preparation 1 Plan the scene transition and record still images with the still recording function see page 36 Notes The still image overlap function can also be used to provide a transition from a still image to a moving image Record images for 6 seconds or longer An image recorded for less than 6 seconds may no...

Page 67: ...the middle of the screen Preparation 1 Plan the scene transition and record still images with the still recording function see page 36 Notes The wipe function can also be used to provide a transition from a still image to a moving image Record images for 6 seconds or longer An image recorded for less than 6 seconds may not dissolve properly 2 Rewind the tape to just before the position you want to...

Page 68: ...ects let you play back images with a more dramatic effect Type of Picture Effects B W EFF The picture is displayed in black and white SEPA EFF The picture is displayed in sepia colour similar to that of an old photograph MOSAIC The picture is divided up into tiles SOLARI The contrast of the subject is enhanced creating a unique artistic image STRETCH The image is stretched horizontally to make the...

Page 69: ...ing of the sequence to be cut 5 Press the Pause Still or REC button on the VCR to resume recording when the source tape reaches the end of the sequence to be cut To stop editing Press the Stop buttons on the VIEWCAM and the VCR Notes Some of the transitions between edited sequences may be slightly off There may be picture noise during video search or still picture playback This does not imply a de...

Page 70: ... to transfer all dubbing signals including video audio and subcode Cutting Unwanted Sequences Perform Cutting Unwanted Sequences on page 64 using the video equipment as the recording source Notes The DV terminal on the VIEWCAM outputs the normal playback signal regardless of use of the strobe playback playback zoom or picture effect playback function The VIEWCAM cannot be used as the record ing so...

Page 71: ...o recording in normal recording mode 12 bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo on two channels The same stereo audio signals are recorded on both channels Audio 1 Stereo left and right sound Audio 2 Stereo left and right sound 16 bit audio recording The audio is recorded in stereo with the left and right sound on two separate channels Audio 1 Left sound Audio 2 Right sound Audio recor...

Page 72: ...ing will automatically stop if a portion recorded in LP mode is encountered You can play back the dubbed audio and the original audio together or separately see Selecting the Audio Playback Mode on next page Audio Dubbing Note Audio dubbing cannot be used with recordings made in LP mode 1 Play back the recorded Mini DV cassette and locate the tape position where you wish to start audio dubbing 2 P...

Page 73: ...g on the recording mode 12 or 16 bit used for the recording being played back A white display indicates 12 bit recording mode and a green display 16 bit recording mode D I SPLAY AUD I O TC OUT OFF OFF AUD I O 1 2 MENU AUD I O 2 AUD I O 1 AUD I O 1 2 E FF P I C MENU TURE P I C SP AUD I O 1 2 E X I T Connecting to a Personal Computer The VIEWCAM can be connected to a personal computer for editing st...

Page 74: ...e lighter at 30 cm 15 20 Candles on birthday cake at 20 cm 10 15 Candlelight Brightness Lux 100 000 10 000 1 000 100 10 Optimal lighting range Avoid backlit subjects For the best picture shoot with the light source behind you When the background is brighter than the subject the subject often becomes too dark If you have to record with this lighting use the Gamma Brightness Compensation or correct ...

Page 75: ...y way Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in an area conducive to dust or mold Do not place the Mini DV cassette near magnetic sources such as electric clocks or magnetic devices as this may adversely affect recorded material When a previously recorded Mini DV cassette is used again for recording the previously recorded material will be automatically erased The Mini DV cassette will not operate if ...

Page 76: ...EWCAM uses a lithium ion type battery pack The lithium ion type battery pack gradually self discharges even if stored in a fully charged state Charge the battery pack soon a day before use The lithium ion type battery pack does not need to be stored in a fully discharged state Charging Charge the battery pack at a temperature of 10 C to 30 C Use To conserve battery power be sure to turn off the VI...

Page 77: ...r When placing the VIEWCAM in a humid room Replacing the Fluorescent Lamp This VIEWCAM uses a fluorescent lamp to back light the LCD monitor If the monitor becomes dark or difficult to view the fluorescent lamp may need to be replaced Contact the nearest SHARP service centre or your dealer for further advice Q Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the VIEWCAM W Remove the bag when the...

Page 78: ...ure on a TV screen the TV must be PAL system compatible PAL is used in the following countries Germany Great Britain Sweden Denmark Austria Belgium Switzerland Italy Spain Holland Finland Portugal Norway Hong Kong Thailand Australia New Zealand Singapore Kuwait China etc Dirty Video Heads Using the VIEWCAM when the video tape is dirty may cause the heads to clog producing noise on the recorded ima...

Page 79: ...on C to display the menu screen MENU 5 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select DEMO MODE then press the CONTROL switch W to select ON The demonstration begins Cancelling Demo Mode 1 During the demonstration press the CONTROL switch 2 Perform steps 3 and 4 above 3 Toggle the CONTROL switch Q to select DEMO MODE then press the CONTROL switch W to select OFF 4 Press the EXIT button MODE DISPLAY to turn...

Page 80: ...n does not work Power suddenly turns off Auto focus does not work Bright subject produces wide vertical lines Automatically zooms out without operating Zoom control On screen displays automatically change Tape stops during rewind or fast forward No image appears on connected TV screen VCR mode Possible cause Power source is not properly connected Battery pack is not charged Dew in VIEWCAM Safety f...

Page 81: ...properly pp 64 65 Set REMOTE menu item to ON p 38 Replace remote control lithium battery with a new one p 38 Use remote control within operating range p 38 Protect remote sensor from exposure to intense daylight p 38 Remove obstacle or use remote control from different angle p 38 VCR mode General Symptom Cannot play back rewind or fast forward tape Video noise in image Cassette will not eject No i...

Page 82: ...1 0 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced Audio Output Level 18 dBs impedance less than 2 2 kohms Speaker Output 300 mW External Microphone Input 3 5 mm diameter mini plug 166 dBs output impedance 6 8 kohms DC 4 0 V for plug in power microphone use Power Requirement DC 7 4 V Power Consumption 4 8 W during camera recording in Full Auto mode with zoom motor off and backlight in normal mode Operating Temperature 07...

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